Missile

Missile event in Iran, Islamic Republic of on Mon 26th October 2026

26th October 2026

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On 26 October 2026, night, (likely) US forces struck an IRGC anti-ship missile launcher in Sirik (Sirik, Hormozgan). The strike was likely carried out in response to continued Iranian attacks targeting commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with reports suggesting that the launcher had recently fired a missile towards the strait. No casualties were confirmed. At the time of reporting, the US had not corroborated the attack.

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Iran, Islamic Republic of (IRN)

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